Details of genus: Eranthemum [2375]
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Family: Acanthaceae
family_ja: キツネノマゴ
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description_en: Genus of approximately 30 species of woody-based perennials and evergreen shrubs occurring in forest and scrub in tropical Asia. They are cultivated for their tubular, 5-lobed flowers, which are produced in terminal or axillary spikes or panicles in winter. The leaves are opposite, lance-shaped to broadly ovate, simple, entire or toothed, and often prominently veined. In frost-prone regions, grow in a warm greenhouse or conservatory, or as houseplants. In humid, subtropical climates, they may be grown outdoors and are particularly useful in a lightly shaded border.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
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propagation_en: Root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in late spring or early summer.
pests_en: Whiteflies may be troublesome under glass.
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Update Information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
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| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Acanthaceae | キツネノマゴ科 | Show |